The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

row and sadness we learn OF the death OF
him whom the citizens of this State had
learned to love as its Chief Magistrate /;
one whose large heart could take in mat
tiers of national Importance and still have
room to consider the wants of the hum
blest poor; one whose name has stood for
all that was honorable and manly among
his fellows; citizen of purest life and
perfect integrity, whose name is destined
to fill a conspicuous place in the history
of our city and of our State; therefore
Resolred, That in the death of Joseph
II. Bodwell this city has lost one of its
greatest and truest friends, one who has
been largely instrumental in adding to its
prosperity and who has been always ready
to aid with his advice and counsel, his
example and influence and enterprises
which would benefit the city both morally
and mentally.
Resolved, That we unite with citizens
from all sections of the State In regarding
this loss as public calamity.
Res0lced, That our heartfelt sympathy
be rendered to the bereaved family of our
honored friend, They have lost one of
wise domestic virtues, more distinguished
than those of public nature. May we
hope that when the force OF their loss
may be soothed by time they may find
comfort and consolation in the recollec-
ton that his memory is held In grateful
recollection in the hearts of his neigh
bors, his fellow citizens and all who were
brought into business connection with
him.
Numerous dispatches of coincidence
were received by Mrs. Bodwell from
prominent gentlemen from all parts of
the State, from members of the Congress.
sional delegations, from Mr., Blaine and
from Governor Ames of Massachusetts
Private services were held at the family
residence, Sunday at II A. M, attended
by only relatives, near personal friends,
and Masonic bodies.
FUNERAL SERVICES.
The family of Governor Bodwell de-
cided, Saturday, that the Masonic order
should conduct the funeral. Many car
riages arrived early in the forenoon from
the surrounding country. At II A. M.
special train, with forty members of
Herman Lodge of Masons, from Gardiner,
arrived Twenty minutes later special
train from Augusta, with eighty members
of Augusta Lodge arrived. These acted
as escort to Kennebec Lodge, of Halo
well, who, about IL O'Clock, arranged
themselves in front of the house. About
200 citizens were already in line, wearing
badges of Grape on their arms. At II. 80
Rev. Mr. Gledhill read the Episcopal
burial service and offered prayer. He
paid glowing tribute to the memory of
the dead, dwelling largely on his great
benevolence and kind heartedness. The
floral tributes were rich and tasteful. A
brief prayer and benediction closed the
services at the house. At 1926 the pro-
cession half mile long, started for Au-
gusta. Every bell in the city was tolled
during the services. Only the male rela-
tives and friends accompanied the body.
AT half past eleven the Capitol Guards.
in full dress marched to the State House,
under command of Captain w. S. Choate,
and took up their quarters in the commit
he room under the Governors private
apartment, and remained at the Capitol
to do guard duty until after the public
funeral on Tuesday The caskey contain
ing the remains of Governor Bodwell was
borne into the rotunda and placed upon
the catafaque.
The Masons escorting the body formed
in line at the foot and side of the casket.
Gov. Marble, the Executive Council and
the State officers were upon the opposite
side, near the head of the casket. Then
followed the impressive Masonic funeral
service, at the close of which A. NJ
Spear, advancing to the head of the cas-
ket, in brief speech delivered the body
to the Executive, to which the Governor
fttingly responded and accepted the re-
mains.
The remains of Governor Bodwell were
lying in state in the rotunda of the Capt.
toll in charge of the Capitol Guards, from
Sunday until Tuesday. The Capitol was
open on Monday for visitors from .
A. NJ. to o ?. NJ. The arrangements were
in charge of the Executive Council, as
sisted by Judge George C. Wing and Gen.
George l.. Beal, of Governor Bodwell's
staff. Hon George ID. Bsbee was desg-
mated as chief marshal. reception com
mittee was appointed, consisting of the
following well known citizens of Angus
ia Mayor George L. Macomber, chair
man George L. Weeks, Il. C.. Allen, M.
V. b Chase, Samuel Titcomb, p. O. Wick.
cry, Herbert M. Heath, Charles Il. Nash,
Oscar Holway, Ira II. Randall, l.. C.
Cornish, Elias Milliken and Charles X.
Whitten. The members of Governor
Bodwells military staff have been request
ed by Governor Marble to serve as his
staff during his term of office and they
have accepted the invitation and were
present and participated in the ceremonies
on Tuesday,
Governor Marble and the Executive
Council received the Ex-Governors, the
Governors of other States and Judges of
The Supreme and Superior Courts, in the
Council Chamber at 10 o'clock A. M,
Tuesday. The Specia. Joint Legislative
resident clergymen, repre-
of the city government and the
from the various organiza-
lions were received at the Senate Cham
Der at the same hour, by the General Re-
ception Committee. The ceremonies be-
gan promptly at eleven O'Clock In Repre-
Hail.
The following companies were selected
Is the escort. Three Portland companies,
md Lewiston, Auburn, Bangor, Skowhe-
yea and Waterville companies, and LIST
Mxide Battery. Col. Lynch and staff of
he first regiment, commands the military
,scort. Skowhegan company, thirty.fve